Economists with the University of Nebraska expect moderate economic growth next year.

Bureau of Business Research Director Eric Thompson says a weak farm economy seems to be rebounding, at least somewhat.

“While our agricultural industry continues to be stressed by weak commodity prices, we do think that farm income in Nebraska has stabilized and will actually have modest growth over the next few years,” Thompson tells Nebraska Radio Network affiliate KLIN.

Businesses report in the bureau’s latest survey they remain optimistic about sales and employment over the next six months. Building permits for single-family homes rose in November.

Thompson remains concerned about the strong dollar, which increases the price of Nebraska goods being sold abroad, driving down demand.